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The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition 2022.

National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition returns

6th April 2022  |  The UK’s most successful travel magazines, the National Geographic Traveller (UK)Travel Writing Competition 2022 is back.
Bronwyn Townsend's winning piece followed her icy adventure with orcas in Norway. The judges commended the "use of colours, characters and sensations" and "eloquent, informative prose". Image: Getty

Winner and runners-up of the National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s Travel Writing Competition 2021 announced

2nd November 2021  |  Bronwyn Townsend wins the competition for her entry focusing on her experiences in the Arctic.
The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition 2021.

Call for entries: National Geographic Traveller Travel Writing Competition 2021 now open

12th July 2021  |  As ever, the title aims to discover the best new writing talent in the UK and Ireland.
Capoeira's spiritual home is the pretty port city of Salvador, whose lively beaches and squares pulse to the rhythms and beats of traditional music. Image: Getty

Winner of the Travel Writing Competition 2020 writes for National Geographic Traveller (UK)

12th April 2021  |  Finding new talent is at the heart of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition and Doug Loynes, the 2020 winner, has proven his credentials with his first online feature for National Geographic Traveller,
The winning piece of writing, from Doug Loynes, cleverly builds suspense in the lead-up to Thailand's Songkran festival. Image: Getty

Winner and runners-up of the National Geographic Traveller Travel Writing Competition 2020 announced

3rd November 2020  |  LONDON (3 November 2020) — National Geographic Traveller (UK) has announced the winner and runners-up of its Travel Writing Competition 2020. Writing about the Songkran festival in Bangkok, Thailand, Doug Loynes beat hundreds of entries to
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National Geographic Traveller (UK) announces the winner of its Travel Writing Competition 2017

23rd August 2017  |  The winner of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition 2017 is Alex Thomson for his piece on Austin, Texas.
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Win a writing commission for National Geographic Traveller (UK)

31st January 2017  |  If you want to transform your love of writing into a career and see your work published in one of the UK’s most successful travel magazines, the National Geographic Traveller Travel Writing Competition 2017 could
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National Geographic Traveller announces the winner of its Travel Writing Competition 2016

1st August 2016  |  The winner of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition 2016 is Suzy Pope for her piece on Dar es Salaam
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Win a writing commission for National Geographic Traveller (UK)

3rd February 2016  |  If you want to transform your love of writing into a career and see your work published in one of the UK’s most successful travel magazines, the 2016 National Geographic Traveller Travel Writing competition could
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National Geographic Traveller announces the winner of its Travel Writing Competition 2015

31st July 2015  |  In March, we challenged our readers to submit a great piece of travel writing, in a bid to discover the best of British talent. The results were exceptional, and we’re delighted to announce the winner
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Win a writing commission for National Geographic Traveller

27th March 2015  |  If you want to transform your love of writing into a career and see your work published in one of the UK’s most successful travel magazines, our 2015 travel writing competition could be your fortuitous